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Owens River, Section 3 trout stocking

Mono County, California · stream · 6,797 ft elevation

Owens River, Section 3 was last stocked 7 weeks ago (Sep 20 to 26, 2026). We have 11 stockings on record since Apr 19, 2026, 11 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in May to September.

Last stocked
7 weeks ago
Sep 20 to 26, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
11 stockings
Water temperature
87°F
Too warm for trout
  • The third most stocked of 38 waters in Mono County.
  • Stocked more often than 88% of California waters on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: HOT C A FLUME NR MAMMOTH LAKES CA (6 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature
87°F
Flow
35 cfs
about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height
6953.89 ft

Too warm for trout. Above about 68°F trout are stressed and catch and release can kill them. Try deeper, colder water or another day.

353739Sep 25Nov 7
Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 35 cfs on Nov 7.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Owens River, Section 3

  • Tonight
    25°F
    Mostly Clear
    wind 0 mph
  • Saturday
    63°F
    Sunny
    wind 0 mph
  • Saturday Night
    29°F
    Partly Cloudy
    wind 0 mph
  • Sunday
    66°F
    Mostly Sunny
    wind 0 mph
  • Sunday Night
    27°F
    Partly Cloudy
    wind 0 mph
  • Monday
    64°F
    Mostly Sunny
    wind 0 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

When is Owens River, Section 3 stocked?

Most stockings come in May to September.

By month, all years

JanFebMarApr: 1 stocking1AprMay: 2 stockings2MayJun: 2 stockings2JunJul: 2 stockings2JulAug: 2 stockings2AugSep: 2 stockings2SepOctNovDec
Stockings of Owens River, Section 3 by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Stocking history

202611 stockings
DateSpeciesSince previous
Week of Sep 20Latest
Sep 20 to Sep 26 · 7 weeks ago
Trout
2 weeks
Week of Sep 6
Sep 6 to Sep 12
Trout
3 weeks
Week of Aug 16
Aug 16 to Aug 22
Trout
2 weeks
Week of Aug 2
Aug 2 to Aug 8
Trout
1 week
Week of Jul 26
Jul 26 to Aug 1
Trout
2 weeks
Week of Jul 12
Jul 12 to Jul 18
Trout
2 weeks
Week of Jun 28
Jun 28 to Jul 4
Trout
2 weeks
Week of Jun 14
Jun 14 to Jun 20
Trout
2 weeks
Week of May 31
May 31 to Jun 6
Trout
3 weeks
Week of May 10
May 10 to May 16
Trout
3 weeks
Week of Apr 19
Apr 19 to Apr 25
Trout

From California fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: California fishing regulations.

Where is Owens River, Section 3?

Mono County, California. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.

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Stocked waters near Owens River, Section 3

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Questions about Owens River, Section 3

When was Owens River, Section 3 last stocked?
The latest reported stocking was Sep 20 to 26, 2026, according to California agency reports.
How often is Owens River, Section 3 stocked?
It was stocked 11 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May to September.
Is Owens River, Section 3 stocked often?
The third most stocked of 38 waters in Mono County. Stocked more often than 88% of California waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
How warm is the water near Owens River, Section 3?
The nearest USGS gage read 87°F on Nov 9. Above about 68°F trout are stressed and catch and release can kill them. Try deeper, colder water or another day.